Senior Counsel: Commercial, IP & Regulatory (Fixed-Term)

Eatvow; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Unlimited personal leave

Flexible working hours and location

Equity in the company

Job summary

Vow is seeking an experienced Counsel/Senior Counsel to cover parental leave on a fixed-term contract of 10 months (Oct 2026–Jul 2027). You will provide day‑to‑day legal support across the business, handling commercial contracts, regulatory work and IP with support from external counsel when needed.

The role is hands-on and requires a pragmatic, commercial approach, strong drafting skills and the ability to engage with multiple teams from Commercial to Finance.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practise law in Australia and hold a current practising certificate.
• 5+ years PQE across in-house, private practice or both.
• Strong capability in drafting, reviewing and negotiating NDAs, supply and commercial agreements.
• Experience with regulatory and IP matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and MTAs.
• Advise on regulatory and product approvals and market entry.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Provide practical legal guidance to support business objectives.

Skills

Admitted to practise law in Australia

5+ PQE

Commercial contracts drafting

NDAs

Supply agreements

Tools

IP & trade mark management

Job description

Vow is seeking an experienced Counsel/Senior Counsel to cover parental leave on a fixed-term contract of 10 months (Oct 2026–Jul 2027). You will provide day‑to‑day legal support across the business, handling commercial contracts, regulatory work and IP with support from external counsel when needed.

The role is hands-on and requires a pragmatic, commercial approach, strong drafting skills and the ability to engage with multiple teams from Commercial to Finance.